Annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up Sunday, July 25

Debris collected from last year's Pecatonica River Clean-up. Photo provided

Volunteers prepare to hit the river at last year's Pecatonica River Clean-Up. Photo provided

From press release

The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation, along with Rock Hollow Conservation Club, will hold its annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up Sunday, July 25. Saturday, July 24, from 5 to 11 p.m., a fund-raising banquet will include silent auction, raffles and country music by Cortney Alber.

Volunteers are needed to collect trash not only from the river, but also the shoreline and the nearby prairie path. Service clubs and individuals are encouraged to assist in the clean-up. A cook-out for all volunteers will follow clean-up. Last year, nearly 75 people went out on the river, cleaning out several truck-loads of debris, bottles, plastic and more out of the Pecatonica River.

The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to purchase large tracts of habitat, provide and preserve multi-use habitat for children, teach children that personal involvement can positively impact wildlife and habitat, and work to unite sportsmen, agriculture and communities. Donations are accepted.

To register or for more information, call (815) 599-5690 or e-mail usyf1931@hotmail.com.

From the July 21-27, 2010 issue

Pecatonica River Clean-Up crews use canoes to collect debris from the river. Photo provided

A Pecatonica River Clean-Up volunteer displays a shoe and bottle he collected from the river. Photo provided

Last year, nearly 75 people went out in the river, cleaning out several truck-loads of debris, bottles, plastic and more out of the Pecatonica River. Photo provided